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14th April 2021
Santos’ CEO bonus at odds with Paris Agreement
“The recently announced $6 million growth bonus for CEO Kevin Gallagher is equally at odds with any genuine commitment to transition Santos to net zero by incentivising development of the Narrabri Gas Project and completion of Barossa at all costs."
Read More14th April 2021
New Woodside CEO must be allowed to determine new growth strategy
“The board has made the right decision to move Peter Coleman on, allowing the new CEO the clear air to determine a new strategy less focused on growing gas production."
Read More12th April 2021
Equinor first oil major to exit APPEA
“If other members of APPEA—and their shareholders—expect to be taken seriously on climate, they should demand a stop to its advocacy for gas expansion, or exit.”
Read More9th April 2021
Climate Change Authority stacked with gas lobbyists
"This is yet another example of the Morrison government cynically stacking an advisory body with fossil fuel lobbyists."
Read More1st April 2021
ACCR welcomes additional reporting by Scentre Group
Scentre Group agreed to disclose their processes for identifying and mitigating risks within their cleaning supply chain. ACCR will be consulting with investors and other stakeholders on the reporting.
Read More31st March 2021
Fissured workplaces has Australians falling through the cracks
The fissuring of the Australian workplace erodes job security and working conditions in the present, and negatively impacts on workers ability to achieve dignity in retirement. It is also a risk for companies, and their investors.
Read More30th March 2021
Santos’ Barossa project is a carbon bomb
Institutional investors are demanding credible transition plans. Santos continues to fail on this measure.
Read More30th March 2021
AGL abandons responsibility on coal closure
Following a halving in AGL’s share price over the last year, CEO Brett Redman is attempting to sell the demerger as a win for shareholders
Read More29th March 2021
AGL must lead the energy transition
AGL is Australia’s largest emitter, responsible for approximately 8% of annual emissions. Its actions will have a real impact on Australia’s emissions trajectory.
Read More25th March 2021
Oil Search adopts ‘Say on Climate’
We welcome the move by Oil Search (ASX:OSH) to adopt the Say on Climate initiative and provide shareholders with a non-binding vote on the company’s Climate Change Report at next year’s AGM.
Read More23rd March 2021
Largest Australian companies failing on climate
“The lack of progress from Australian companies is clear for all to see. Investors must now be prepared to take unprecedented action."
Read More22nd March 2021
Emissions are down with Coles’ new targets
“Coles’ previous emissions targets were underwhelming to say the least, but it has really delivered with this set of commitments."
Read More19th March 2021
Woodside adopts ‘Say on Climate’
We welcome the move by Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL) to adopt the Say on Climate initiative and provide shareholders with a non-binding vote on the company’s Climate Change Report at next year’s AGM.
Read More19th March 2021
Rio Tinto board delivers final warning to climate blockers
“For the first time, the board of an Australian company has supported a shareholder resolution. Rio Tinto should be commended for this."
Read More18th March 2021
Oil Search urged to adopt ‘Say on Climate’ as momentum builds
“Oil Search’s only climate target relates to emissions intensity. It has no plan to reduce emissions over the short-, medium- or long-term.".
Read More16th March 2021
Santos adopts ‘Say on Climate’
We welcome the move by Santos (ASX:STO) to adopt the Say on Climate initiative and provide shareholders with a non-binding vote on the company’s Climate Change Report at next year’s AGM.
Read More15th March 2021
FMG leads on climate, Twiggy must abandon gas projects
Fortescue is now firmly leading corporate Australia with this commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2030, without reliance on offsets.
Read More10th March 2021
Yallourn early closure a sign of the times
"While EnergyAustralia’s announcement is welcome, continuing to operate a brown-coal fired power station after 50 years of age poses a safety risk to workers and a health risk to the Latrobe Valley community."
Read More9th March 2021
Rio Tinto must stop funding climate blockers
“Despite Rio Tinto’s Chairman and new CEO proclaiming their commitment to climate action, the company’s paid lobbyists continue to stand in the way of climate action.”
Read More3rd March 2021
The clean out continues at Rio Tinto
There is no realistic prospect of Rio Tinto rebuilding relationships, trust and reputation while those responsible for the degradation of its culture and social performance remain on the board.
Read More17th February 2021
Rio Tinto becomes first Australian company to commit to climate vote
This commitment by Rio Tinto heaps further pressure on Santos and Woodside to support ACCR’s resolutions, which will allow shareholders a vote on their climate plans.
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